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N277 UVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,964 mi
Last recorded87,964 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,964 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 87,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both side (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view and insecure (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped scoured (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,848 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,615 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 85,615 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,376 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,812 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 81,420 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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N277 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N277 UVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N277 UVV registered?

N277 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N277 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 UVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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